Rugby World Cup

IBTimes UK guides you through the eighth Rugby World Cup, which is hosted in England.

IBTimes UK sport editor Nick Howson weighs up England's chances of winning the tournament.

The giant lock could miss South Africa's opener but is likely to have a pivotal role to play later.

The 26-year-old full back could have a defining role to play in any Wallabies success.

Geoff Parling continues at lock while Ben Morgan will start at no. 8 again.

Duchess set to start busy schedule with visit to Anna Freud Centre in London next week.

Stuart Lancaster's World Cup preparations conclude with one last warm-up test at Twickenham.

Cian Healy included in Joe Schmidt's 31-man roster after neck surgery.

Highlanders wing selected by Steve Hansen despite suffering a broken leg against Argentina in July.

De Villiers included in Heyneke Meyer's 31-man travelling party despite recent injury woe.

Footage shows preparation of Olympic Stadium to host five Rugby World Cup matches in September.

Luther Burrell, Danny Cipriani and Nick Easter the notable omissions from 31-man squad.

France and England's World Cup preparations continue in the second of three warm-up games.

Michael Cheika has revealed his 31-man travelling party for this summer's tournament.

Stuart Lancaster makes 14 changes for clash in Paris before squad is cut to final 31.

The Exeter Chiefs centre hopeful performance against France is enough to force way into squad.

The Bath centre's first half sin-bin did not overshadow combative performance.

Anthony Watson scores two tries as England begin their tournament preparations with victory.

Stuart Lancaster includes former rugby league star in starting line-up for clash at Twickenham.

The Munster back row forward suffered injury during 35-21 warm-up win over Wales in Cardiff

The Sale number 10 remains in contention to feature in Stuart Lancaster's 31-man squad.

Moore will lead Australia at the 2015 World Cup.

The Sale Sharks star released on bail after crashing his Mercedes in the early hours of Monday.

Northampton hooker was handed a four-week suspension by an RFU disciplinary panel earlier this week.

Hartley was cited after an alleged headbutt on Jamie George during Northampton's defeat to Saracens.

Clermont centre ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament during the win over Montpellier on 23 May.

England coach calls on Rugby Football Union to clear up 'exceptional circumstances' clause.

Stuart Lancaster announces 50-man England World Cup training squad.

Second-row forward has been out since October with a neck injury.

England winger Jack Nowell has said he might add a new tattoo to his collection if England win the Six Nations on Saturday.